In addition to designing aircraft, Aerospace Engineers also develop satellites, missile systems, propulsion systems, high-tech Unmanned Air Vehicles, and even software.
For NGSS: Motion and Stability "objects in motion" units, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)'s micro-lesson Rocket Science 101 provides explanations and activities for K-12 classroom use.
Everyone loves Balloon Rocket Cars. Using recycled water bottles, these cars are easy and cheap to build. They demonstrate the key concepts of rockets and objects in motion. And they are a blast to race.
How do you recognize and nurture kids' interests in careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)? Guest Lois Melbourne speaks about this topic, as a former CEO of a company in talent management software, and as the author of the illustrated children's book called "The STEM Club Goes Exploring”. Engineer Pius Wong is your host. [audio] + [transcript]
A rocket is simply a chamber filled with pressurized gas. A small
opening called a nozzle allows the air to escape, causing thrust that
propels the rocket. You can demonstrate this when you blow up a
balloon and let it go without tying it off. The balloon will fly
through the air as all the air inside escapes.
The principles of rocketry apply to more than flying rockets - with
this project you can make a 'rocket car' that is powered by
pressurized gas (air in a balloon!).
For a class, have students work in pairs. Clear a space about 3 feet
wide and 10 feet long. This is a great testing area. Se whose car goes
the furthest. Usually, by making small adjustments to the car after
each test, the car will go further, faster and straighter.
This is a great way to collect empty water bottles and recycle them,
first as balloon rocket cars, then with recyclables.
Marble roller coaster day is a class favorite. It's an open-ended,
fast-paced, constantly evolving, and easy to explain. This project
reaches a wide span of grade ranges, from K-12.
Using just 3/4" - 1" foam pipe insulation, Masking tape and Marbles,
kids make wild rides for the marble "passengers".
You can also include elements from around the classroom, like tables,
chairs, yardsticks, string, etc. To make the project more interesting
Allow 2 minutes near end of class for students to try each others
coasters. The foam track components can be used again so have everyone
gently take apart only their own roller coaster and keep for the next
roller coaster day.
e4k articles - wiki, blog
2017.6.20 * College Engineering Schools * Not Your Father's Engineering School - Olin gender balance student-centered project-based * Learning by Doing - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
2017.6.19 * Engineering and Girls * Engineer Your Life - messages that resonate with high school girls
SWENext Educator - benefits - examples * programs * SWE membership * SWE educator pages
Kyte Learning This may be a stretch but this might be the SWENextEd "value add" educator benefit. * How this could work - SWENextEd would be a "virtual school district" in their model so members get "teacher" access to all the resources. Package includes lots of pretty good content already. Over time SWENextEd can add more specific to needs of SWENext educators and complement the direction that the SWENext program goes. * Comes with Member Management https://www.kytelearning.com/schools-districts. * Teachers always need "credit" so this would be a huge benefit. * Nice visibility for SWE too. * swe - how-to use EdTech for engineering activities - TinkerCAD > bridge, house, solve water distribution problem, rube goldberg * powerpoint - make your own adventure "report" * scratch / robot fashion show
Engineering is exciting when introduced as an innovative means to solve today's challenges. This introductory "What is Engineering? What is Design?" lesson plan by Teach Engineering is complete with slides, a four-minute video , a quiz, worksheets and suggested curriculum alignments. "Just a cute kid with a great imagination...or an inspiring engineer with imagination to shape our world?" Teach Engineering
SWENext is a way to become part of the Society of Women Engineers as a student through the age of 18. Become part of SWE and #BeThatEngineer! Joining is free. Any student 13 or older can become a SWENexter. For those younger than 13, a parent will need to be the primary contact. Learn more about SWENext membership benefits and download our flyers.
Share My Lesson - free * example - What is Engineering? National Science Foundation - Flying cars, Earth-sized atmospheric filters, quick access to clean water, phones with holograms, and more! Who can make these things happen?...
2017.6.20 * College Engineering Schools * Not Your Father's Engineering School - Olin gender balance student-centered project-based * Learning by Doing - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
2017.6.19 * Engineering and Girls * Engineer Your Life - messages that resonate with high school girls
Olin College - Olin College of Engineering was founded to not only graduate engineering innovators who will be leaders in solving the pressing global challenges of today and tomorrow but also as a resource to other colleges and universities across the world seeking to broaden and rethink their educational approaches and learning environments.
Freshman Engineering - research, revised curriculum, some reports on actual implementation but not clear that this changes the culture in most large engineering schools
schools increasing women enrolled in engineering * Harvey Mudd * Tufts
October 2017 - Aerospace
It's Rocket Science
In addition to designing aircraft, Aerospace Engineers also develop satellites, missile systems, propulsion systems, high-tech Unmanned Air Vehicles, and even software.
Explore the math and science of aerospace engineering with Rockets to Mars, one of the many webinars from NEON - NASA Educators Online Network. Check the NASA STEM Educator Professional Development webinar schedule.
For NGSS: Motion and Stability "objects in motion" units, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)'s micro-lesson Rocket Science 101 provides explanations and activities for K-12 classroom use.
Everyone loves Balloon Rocket Cars. Using recycled water bottles, these cars are easy and cheap to build. They demonstrate the key concepts of rockets and objects in motion. And they are a blast to race.
Gender
Gender Ambition Gap Research https://www.bcg.com/publications/2017/people-organization-leadership-change-dispelling-the-myths-of-the-gender-ambition-gap.aspx?platform=hootsuite
Gender Perceptions of Skill Research http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/6/2/45/htm?platform=hootsuite
What Works for Women Research http://www.toolsforchangeinstem.org/toolkit/wp-content/uploads/flyer-guides/WhatWorks-Guide-May2013.pdf
Female Ambition in front of Men Research https://qz.com/979792/single-women-are-less-ambitious-but-only-when-they-think-men-are-watching/
An English Teacher's Advice on STEM
http://k12engineering.net/transcripts/ep34.html
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Helping Kids Explore STEM Careers
http://k12engineering.net/transcripts/ep10.html
How do you recognize and nurture kids' interests in careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)? Guest Lois Melbourne speaks about this topic, as a former CEO of a company in talent management software, and as the author of the illustrated children's book called "The STEM Club Goes Exploring”. Engineer Pius Wong is your host. [audio] + [transcript]
Balloon Rocket Car
https://www.homesciencetools.com/a/balloon-rocket-car-project/
A rocket is simply a chamber filled with pressurized gas. A small
opening called a nozzle allows the air to escape, causing thrust that
propels the rocket. You can demonstrate this when you blow up a
balloon and let it go without tying it off. The balloon will fly
through the air as all the air inside escapes.
The principles of rocketry apply to more than flying rockets - with
this project you can make a 'rocket car' that is powered by
pressurized gas (air in a balloon!).
video
https://youtu.be/qZNqdA7uid4
For a class, have students work in pairs. Clear a space about 3 feet
wide and 10 feet long. This is a great testing area. Se whose car goes
the furthest. Usually, by making small adjustments to the car after
each test, the car will go further, faster and straighter.
This is a great way to collect empty water bottles and recycle them,
first as balloon rocket cars, then with recyclables.
Marble Roller Coaster
http://www.instructables.com/id/Marble-Roller-Coaster/
Marble roller coaster day is a class favorite. It's an open-ended,
fast-paced, constantly evolving, and easy to explain. This project
reaches a wide span of grade ranges, from K-12.
video
https://youtu.be/4lOFshwO0oA
Using just 3/4" - 1" foam pipe insulation, Masking tape and Marbles,
kids make wild rides for the marble "passengers".
You can also include elements from around the classroom, like tables,
chairs, yardsticks, string, etc. To make the project more interesting
Allow 2 minutes near end of class for students to try each others
coasters. The foam track components can be used again so have everyone
gently take apart only their own roller coaster and keep for the next
roller coaster day.
e4k articles - wiki, blog
SWENext Educator - benefits - examples * programs * SWE membership * SWE educator pages
Suggestions for member benefits
http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/images/SWENext/newsletter-archives/SWENextEd-2016-10-10.pdf
SWENext
SWENexter / club
Helping educators promote engineering
Existing, create branded to promote SWE
Teaching Engineering - Higher Ed